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100
Where were the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896?
- Athens, Greece
- Rome, Italy
- Paris, France
- Athens Greece
100
Which of these is a team sport in the Summer Olympics?
- Boxing
- Gymnastics
- Basketball
- Basketball
100
What sport is Simone Biles famous for?
- Basketball
- Gymnastics
- Tennis
- Gymnastics
100
Which color is not one of the Olympic rings?
- Red
- Yellow
- Purple
- Purple
100
What medal do you win for coming in first place?
- Gold
- Silver
- Bronze
- Gold
200
Where were the ancient Olympic Games held?
- Olympia
- Sparta
- Delphi
- Olympia
200
Which of these sports is not part of the Summer Olympics?
- Archery
- Volleyball
- Curling
- Curling
200
Which American swimmer has won the most Olympic medals?
- Katie Ledecky
- Mark Spitz
- Michael Phelps
- Michael Phelps
He holds the record for both the most total Olympic medals (28) and the most gold medals (23).
200
How many interlocking rings are on the Olympic flag?
- 7
- 5
- 3
- 5
200
How often are the modern Summer Olympic Games held?
- Every 3 years
- Every 5 years
- Every 4 years
- Every 4 years
The last one was last year (2024) in Paris, France
The next one is scheduled for 2028 in Los Angeles, California.
300
The ancient Olympic Games were held in honor of which Greek god?
- Hermes
- Zeus
- Apollo
- Zeus
300
Golf was added back to the Olympics in recent years.
True or False
True.
It was reintroduced at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, after being absent since the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis.
300
Which U.S. city has hosted the Summer Olympics twice?
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Los Angeles
They hosted it in 1932 and 1984. They will host it again in 2028.
300
What do the 5 Olympic rings represent?
- Sports
- Continents
- Countries
- Continents
The five Olympic rings represent the five inhabited continents of the world: Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe, and Oceania. They symbolize the union of these continents and the coming together of athletes from all over the world.
300
What is the name of the special event where athletes from around the world walk in with their country's flag?
- Ending Ceremony
- Opening Ceremony
- Flag Parade
- Opening Ceremony
400
What prize did winners of the ancient Olympic Games receive?
- Gold Medals
- Olive wreaths
- Basket of grapes
- Olive wreaths made from the sacred olive tree at Olympia.
400
What do athletes ride in Olympic equestrian events?
- Camels
- Bicycles
- Horses
- Horses
400
Team USA has competed in every Summer Olympics since 1896.
True or False
False. They boycotted the 1980 Moscow Games.
400
Which of these is the official motto of the Olympic Games?
- Let the Games Begin
- Faster, Higher, Stronger
- Play Fair, Win Big
- Faster, Higher, Stronger
400
In what year were women first allowed to compete in the Olympics?
- 1900
- 1915
- 1950
- 1900
500
What city-state in Greece was known for sending the best athletes to the ancient Olympics?
- Sparta
- Rhodes
- Thebes
- Sparta
500
In which sport do athletes throw a long, spear-like object?
- Javelin
- Golf
- Curling
- Javelin
500
Which U.S. Olympic basketball player went on to become an NBA legend and team owner?
- Larry Bird
- Kobe Byrant
- Michael Jordan
- Michael Jordan
500
What is traditionally released during the Olympic opening ceremony?
- Doves
- Balloons
- Fireworks
- Doves
500
How old was the youngest person to ever compete in the Olympics?
- 10
- 13
- 6
- 10
The youngest person to ever compete in the Olympics was Dimitrios Loundras, a Greek gymnast who participated in the 1896 Athens Olympics at the age of 10 years old. He also won a bronze medal in the team competition, making him the youngest Olympic medalist as well.
600
Women were not even allowed to attend the ancient Olympic Games.
True or False
True.
In the ancient Olympic Games, women were not allowed to participate or even attend as spectators. This exclusion was rooted in the cultural and societal norms of ancient Greece, which limited women's roles primarily to domestic duties and viewed athletic competitions as a male domain.
600
In which Olympic event do runners pass a baton to teammates?
- Long Jump
- Relay Race
- Hurdles
- Relay Race
600
Katie Ledecky won her first Olympic medal before turning 18.
True or False
Katie Ledecky won her first Olympic gold medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games when she was just 15 years old. She was the youngest member of the U.S. Olympic swimming team at the time.
600
What is carried in a relay before the Games begin?
- Flag
- Medal
- Torch
- Torch
600
The Olympic Games used to include art competitions.
True or False
True
From 1912 to 1948, medals were awarded for painting, sculpture, music, and more.